This year started out so promising, and by the end of it I had read sixteen books (down from eighteen last year). I made a joke earlier in the year about which would last longer, my to-be-read pile or lockdown, I guess that's one for lockdown. My TBR is still…

Edward Shaddow
I write neo-noir polytheistic fiction (among other things). My alter ego lives in the library playing with technology. My pronouns are he/him.
I wasn't going to do a review piece this year because... *gestures around*. However upon reviewing my year I realised there were some really good things that happened and I wanted to focus on them. A little bit of good amongst the bad. I've mentioned before how bad coffee is…
A train ride back to London and James discovers what the case actually is, much to his chagrin...
James finally gets hold of his missing person but nothing is easy...
James manages to reach Stonehenge but spends most of his time flirting with the local barmaid...
James manages to find a clue while waiting for breakfast which leads him to following the light...
Lately I've been listening to a lot of music. Well, I should clarify that; I've been listening to a lot of the same music. The same few albums on repeat, bringing some comfort and familiarity to these times. Since I have fairly eclectic tastes I don't get to discuss my…
James is given a second chance which he uses to have a shave and somehow manages to get some drinking in...